general faq

All students at the University of Canberra are eligible to apply for accommodation at University of Canberra Village. This includes research assistants and full-time, part-time, undergraduate and postgraduate students.

No pets, including fish, may be kept in the Village. Additionally, residents are not permitted to bring animals into any building of the Village. This Rule does not apply to the extent that it restricts the keeping of a guide or hearing dog as set out in the Village Rules.

The Village hosts a diverse range of residents from all over the world and across Australia, and we see this as a true strength of our community. To ensure fairness, we don't give preference to any group over others. Therefore we encourage all applicants to submit the relevant forms as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you’d like to share an apartment or a dual occupancy room with a friend, please specify this on your application form. Given the demand for rooms, we can’t guarantee to fulfill all requests, but we’ll definitely try our best to accommodate you.

The earlier you and your friend apply, the easier it is for us to assign you to the same apartment or room.

Spouses, partners, boyfriends or girlfriends can apply for accommodation at University of Canberra Village, as long as they are students at The University of Canberra. Couples can request to be allocated rooms in the same apartment. Most rooms are single occupancy only, however a number of dual occupancy rooms with bunk beds are now available. Find out more. In addition, a very limited number of dual occupancy rooms are available in the 1 bedroom apartments, please enquire directly for more information.

Given the demand for rooms, we can’t guarantee to fulfill all requests, but we’ll definitely try our best to accommodate you.

All residents are responsible for keeping their rooms and apartments clean. A cleaning service can be organised for a fee. Please enquire at Reception.

Broadband connectivity is available in every bedroom at the Village. Internet packages can be organised through our internet provider, AccessPlus. Contact Reception for more information on internet packages.

We also have an e-library with computers and printing facilities as well as free internet access.

University of Canberra Village is located right on the University’s main campus. To give you an idea of how close you are to your classes, it takes approximately five minutes to walk to the main courtyard and just two minutes to the library.

The Village is 20 minutes by bus from Civic, Canberra’s city centre, so you won’t need to go far to get your dose of entertainment!

University of Canberra Village offers an independent living experience in stylish, affordable accommodation, just minutes away from classes! At the same time, we ensure support is available 24 hours a day, and offer a fantastic residential life program to help you live, learn and grow. 

This means that you have the freedom to do what you want and can enjoy the benefits of living in an exciting student community. You also have peace of mind knowing that there is always someone available to provide assistance. 

In short, we offer a fantastic balance between support and independence!

University of Canberra Village offers the choice of an 18 or 45 week residential agreement, which means you don’t have to pay for accommodation over the summer period if you’ll be away.  

18 week agreements are perfect for those studying for only one semester, while 45 week agreements give residents the freedom to access rooms and facilities throughout the academic year. 

Accommodation at University of Canberra Village is in high demand. If you choose an 18 week agreement, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that we’ll have a room available if you wish to extend your contract. A 45 week agreement means that you can live in the same room for the entire academic year (as set out in the Residential Agreement University of Canberra Village reserves the right to move a resident to another room). 

University of Canberra Village doesn't provide catering. However each apartment has access to a a fully equipped kitchen including a fridge, freezer, stovetop and microwave so feel free to cook up a storm at any time of day. 

If you need some tips, join one of our cooking classes! Check out our event calendar to see if one is coming up.

If you're in the mood to eat out, we're surrounded by a diverse selection of restaurants and cafes. Whether you want to pick up some takeaway or have a nice dinner with friends, you’ll be spoilt for choice.